After many a leak, Mortal Kombat 11 for the PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch was announced at The Game Awards 2018. Developer NetherRealm will finally reveal gameplay, its fighter roster, and whole lot more with multiple events in Los Angeles and London, officially and collectively labelled as the Mortal Kombat 11 Community Event. It should give fans and first timers a concrete idea of what to expect on the Mortal Kombat 11 release date of April 23. Here’s what you need to know and what you can expect from the latest entry in the long-running fighting game series.

Mortal Kombat 11 gameplay reveal time and date

The Mortal Kombat 11 gameplay reveal begins at 6:30pm GMT on January 17 (12am IST on January 18) with multiple events in London and LA.

Mortal Kombat 11 gameplay reveal – what to expect

Aside from gameplay, it’s safe to say we’ll see NetherRealm reveal the Mortal Kombat 11 roster of fighters, additional story elements, and of course the many editions of the game that were leaked by GameStop Italy. Rumours suggest Ronda Rousey may voice Mortal Kombat mainstay Sonya Blade while wrestler’s Kofi Kingston and Cody Rhodes would be in attendance. What part they might play in Mortal Kombat 11, if at all, will be of interest to fans. With PC titles like The Division 2 landing on the Epic Games Store, we could have information regarding this too. More so since Mortal Kombat 11 runs on the Unreal Engine from Epic. Finally, expect NetherRealms to shed light on its e-sports plans for Mortal Kombat 11 as well.

Where to watch the Mortal Kombat 11 gameplay reveal

The Mortal Kombat 11 gameplay reveal will be live streamed on NetherRealm’s Twitch channel. You can check the live stream out below. Some post-show content will be on publisher Warner Bros.’ Twitch channel as well.

]]>https://www.besthostzone.com/games/mortal-kombat-11-gameplay-reveal-how-to-watch-and-what-to-expect/feed/0Samsung Galaxy A60 or Galaxy A8s Lite Rumoured to Launch in Aprilhttps://www.besthostzone.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-a60-or-galaxy-a8s-lite-rumoured-to-launch-in-april/
https://www.besthostzone.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-a60-or-galaxy-a8s-lite-rumoured-to-launch-in-april/#respondMon, 21 Jan 2019 15:39:49 +0000https://www.besthostzone.com/?p=2365Samsung is about to rejig its entire smartphone portfolio in 2019, so be prepared for a bunch of new naming conventions as well as a whole lot of confusion. So far, we’ve learnt the its Galaxy A-Series will now have...

Samsung is about to rejig its entire smartphone portfolio in 2019, so be prepared for a bunch of new naming conventions as well as a whole lot of confusion. So far, we’ve learnt the its Galaxy A-Series will now have double-digit titles and we are expecting up to nine smartphones in this series, ranging from the Galaxy A10 to the Galaxy A90. Now, fresh rumours have popped up which suggest the arrival of a Galaxy A60, which is said to arrive in April 2019. Other than the name, we don’t have any other details at this point but going by the name, we can expect it to sit between the Galaxy A50 and the Galaxy A70.

Rumours about the Galaxy A60 comes via a tweet by a member of a German technology website Samsung Mobile News, who also claims that the Galaxy A60 could also be launched as the Galaxy A8s Lite, and that the phone is expected to launch in April. Samsung launched the Galaxy A8s in December 2018, in China with an Infinity-O display, a 6.2-inch display, Snapdragon 710 SoC, and a triple rear camera. If the Galaxy A60 is indeed a ‘lite’ version for the A8s, then we could expect some cuts to the SoC or the resolution/ quality of the camera sensors.

A report also suggests that the new Galaxy A-Series is being developed by Samsung’s Chinese design team, exclusive for that market. As for pricing, we could expect the Galaxy A60 or A8s Lite to be priced at roughly Rs. 25,000, which should replace the current Galaxy A7 (2018) (Review), since the Galaxy A8s is costs about CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 30,500).

The leaks and rumours thus far suggest that Samsung’s Galaxy A-Series will feature in-display fingerprint sensors, a ToF 3D sensor, dual or triple rear camera setups, and Infinity-O display to name a few. The company’s entire lineup will move towards Samsung’s new Infinity design language, which include the Infinity-V, Infinity-O, Infinity-U, where the letters point to the shape of the cut-out in the display for the front camera. This was unveiled during Samsung’s Developer Conference, late last year.

While the new Galaxy A-Series makes up the mid-range segment, Samsung will also be introducing a new M-Series will cater to the mainstream and entry-level segments, with prices rumoured to be starting as low as Rs. 9,500. Samsung has confirmed that the M-Series will launch on January 28 and recent teasers on Amazon India’s homepage confirms that the phones will sport the Infinity-V displays. As for its flagships, Samsung will be keeping the S naming scheme and the Galaxy S10 is set to launchon February 20, a few days before the Mobile World Congress 2019 kicks off in Barcelona.

]]>https://www.besthostzone.com/mobile/samsung-galaxy-a60-or-galaxy-a8s-lite-rumoured-to-launch-in-april/feed/0Microsoft, Walgreens Partner to Develop Digital Healthcare Serviceshttps://www.besthostzone.com/internet/microsoft-walgreens-partner-to-develop-digital-healthcare-services/
https://www.besthostzone.com/internet/microsoft-walgreens-partner-to-develop-digital-healthcare-services/#respondThu, 17 Jan 2019 07:46:33 +0000https://www.besthostzone.com/?p=2360Drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance and Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday they have entered a seven-year agreement to research and develop new methods of delivering healthcare services through digital devices. As a part of the deal, the companies will focus on...

Drugstore chain Walgreens Boots Alliance and Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday they have entered a seven-year agreement to research and develop new methods of delivering healthcare services through digital devices.

As a part of the deal, the companies will focus on virtually connecting people with Walgreens stores and provide services on therapeutic areas ranging from preventative self-care to chronic disease management.

Early last year, Amazon.com, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co had said they will form a company that could eventually negotiate directly with drugmakers and healthcare providers and use their vast databases to get a better handle on costs.

Walgreens and Microsoft will also develop healthcare solutions to reduce emergency room visits and decrease hospital readmissions while lowering the cost of care, the companies said.

The drugstore chain said it will pilot up to 12 stores, which will sell select healthcare-related devices, in 2019.

Microsoft will become Walgreens’ cloud provider through the agreement and the Microsoft 365 software will be rolled out to more than 380,000 Walgreens employees and stores globally.

]]>https://www.besthostzone.com/internet/microsoft-walgreens-partner-to-develop-digital-healthcare-services/feed/0Qualcomm’s Latest Patent Case Against Apple Thrown Out by German Courthttps://www.besthostzone.com/mobile/qualcomms-latest-patent-case-against-apple-thrown-out-by-german-court/
https://www.besthostzone.com/mobile/qualcomms-latest-patent-case-against-apple-thrown-out-by-german-court/#respondThu, 17 Jan 2019 07:46:01 +0000https://www.besthostzone.com/?p=2359A patent lawsuit filed by Qualcomm against Apple was thrown out by a German court on Tuesday, in a reversal for the US chipmaker after it won a recent court ban on the sale of some iPhones in the country. The regional court...

A patent lawsuit filed by Qualcomm against Apple was thrown out by a German court on Tuesday, in a reversal for the US chipmaker after it won a recent court ban on the sale of some iPhones in the country.

The regional court in the city of Mannheim dismissed the Qualcomm suit as groundless in an initial verbal decision, saying the patent in question was not violated by the installation of its chips in Apple’s smartphones.

Qualcomm, waging a worldwide patent battle with Apple, said it would appeal after winning a separate case before a court in Munich in December that enabled it to enforce a ban on the sale of older iPhones in Germany.

“Apple has a history of infringing our patents,” said Don Rosenberg, Qualcomm’s executive vice president and general counsel.

“While we disagree with the Mannheim court’s decision and will appeal, we will continue to enforce our (intellectual property) rights against Apple worldwide.”

Apple declined to comment on the Mannheim decision. It referred to a statement issued in response to the December 20 ruling in Munich, against which it is appealing.

Apple said at the time that, while a decision on the Munich appeal is outstanding, it would no longer stock the iPhone 7₹ 37,145 and 8 at its 15 retail outlets in Germany, although its newer models would remain on sale.

All of its models remain available through carriers and resellers. Gravis, the leading Apple reseller in Germany, said on Tuesday it continued to stock the full range of iPhones.

Apart from the German order, Qualcomm has also secured a ban on the sale of some iPhones in China. Apple, which is also contesting that ruling, has continued to offer its iPhones in China but made changes to its iOS operating system following the order.

Qualcomm, meanwhile, faces a US antitrust case brought by the Federal Trade Commission which accuses it of abusing a monopoly on mobile chip technology in a trial that could have a major impact on the smartphone industry.

If the government prevails in the trial that began on January 4, Qualcomm could be forced to change its practices for licensing a trove of patents to device makers like Apple.

Apple is closely watching the FTC case, as it has its own pending lawsuit making similar claims against Qualcomm.

]]>https://www.besthostzone.com/mobile/qualcomms-latest-patent-case-against-apple-thrown-out-by-german-court/feed/0Verizon Game Streaming Service in Development for Google Play and Nvidia Shieldhttps://www.besthostzone.com/games/verizon-game-streaming-service-in-development-for-google-play-and-nvidia-shield/
https://www.besthostzone.com/games/verizon-game-streaming-service-in-development-for-google-play-and-nvidia-shield/#respondTue, 15 Jan 2019 09:28:46 +0000http://www.besthostzone.com/?p=2353After Google, Microsoft, Sony, and Amazon, Verizon too has its eyes on the nascent game streaming market. According to a recent report, the telecom giant is working on a game streaming service called Verizon Gaming. It’s currently in development and...

After Google, Microsoft, Sony, and Amazon, Verizon too has its eyes on the nascent game streaming market. According to a recent report, the telecom giant is working on a game streaming service called Verizon Gaming. It’s currently in development and working on the Nvidia Shield. Verizon is currently conducting alpha testing of the service on the Nvidia Shield with a private test for Google Play slated for this month. The initial tests for it will conclude at the end of January. Apparently 135 games are playable during this trial run. Those taking part get $150 Amazon gift card and are given a free Nvidia Shield, Xbox One controller, and login for the trials.

Perplexingly, Verizon Gaming appears to have the likes of God of War and Red Dead Redemption 2. Amusing since the former is a PS4 exclusive while the latter doesn’t even have a PC port yet. These are most likely placeholder images. Preliminary results seem to suggest the experience is far from satisfactory.

“Indeed, in response to a few complaints from testers over lag and a poor early experience, Verizon says that it’s currently focused on getting the fundamentals right before worrying about game selection,” claims The Verge. “‘This trial is primarily focused on performance,’ the Verizon Gaming team recently wrote in an email to participants. ‘At a later date, when we advance the product, our library will consist of most or all of the top games you are familiar with — but at this early stage we’re working on the engine and its parts.'”

The report suggests that Verizon Gaming could be powered by tech from Utomik, a small company specialising in streaming. Considering the competition seem to be using their own in-house tech, it’ll be interesting to see how Verizon’s streaming ambitions pan out.

]]>https://www.besthostzone.com/games/verizon-game-streaming-service-in-development-for-google-play-and-nvidia-shield/feed/0Honor View 20 India Pre-Bookings Open With Free Honor Sport Earphones on Offerhttps://www.besthostzone.com/mobile/honor-view-20-india-pre-bookings-open-with-free-honor-sport-earphones-on-offer/
https://www.besthostzone.com/mobile/honor-view-20-india-pre-bookings-open-with-free-honor-sport-earphones-on-offer/#respondTue, 15 Jan 2019 09:28:11 +0000http://www.besthostzone.com/?p=2352Honor View 20 India pre-bookings are now open via the Honor India official website. Earlier on Friday, an Amazon India listing suggested that the pre-bookings will start from January 15, but at least the official Honor India website seems to have jumped...

Honor View 20 India pre-bookings are now open via the Honor India official website. Earlier on Friday, an Amazon India listing suggested that the pre-bookings will start from January 15, but at least the official Honor India website seems to have jumped the gun. We already know the Honor View 20 will be officially launched in India on January 29. For those unaware, Honor View 20 is the global variant of the Honor V20 launched in China last month. Its key highlight is the display hole for selfie camera, dual camera setup at the back, and a 48-megapixel sensor.

Honor View 20 pre-bookings are now open on the company’s official store, while the Amazon listing still says that the pre-booking in India starts from January 15 and go on till January 29. The company is offering free Honor Sport BT earphones to all customers that pre-book the device on either platform.

In order to avail this offer on Amazon India, head to the Honor View 20 pre-booking page after January 15, choose the denominator of Rs. 1,000, and purchase the gift card. The gift card will be emailed to the user, and on January 30 when the sale begins, the user can purchase the Honor View 20 from the same account as the gift card purchase. After the purchase, Amazon will then email the coupon code for the free Honor Sport BT earphones by February 15. Users can then grab the earphones for free from Amazon by entering the coupon code at checkout.

As for the HiHonor India store, the Huawei sub-brandHonor is also hosting Honor View 20 India pre-bookings on its own site, though it’s already accepting pre-orders like we mentioned earlier. The same Honor Bluetooth earphones is being offered, while interested customers will have to pay the same Rs. 1,000 to pre-book via the Honor View 20 pre-book coupon. The amount is redeemable against purchase post launch.

To recall, the Honor View 20 was originally unveiled in China in December as the Honor V20. It is set for official launch in Paris on January 22.

Honor View 20 India price (expected)

Honor View 20 price in India looks set to be around Rs. 40,000. That represents a bit of premium compared to the price in Honor’s own country of the equivalent Honor V20. The Honor V20 price starts at CNY 2,999 (roughly Rs. 30,400) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB storage option. The price goes up to CNY 3,499 (roughly Rs. 35,500) for the 8GB RAM + 128GB storage option and CNY 3,999 (roughly Rs. 40,600) for the Moschino Edition.

Honor View 20 specifications

Considering that the Honor View 20 is the global variant of the Honor V20, it is expected to pack identical specifications to those of the Chinese model. In terms of the software, the View 20 runs Magic UI 2.0 based on Android 9 Pie. The Magic UI is very similar to its predecessor the EMUI, apart from a new colour scheme, real-time in-call voice translations, and more.

The phone will feature a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1080×2310 pixels) display with 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 398PPI pixel density. It will be powered by 7nm octa-core HiSilicon Kirin 980 SoC and include up to 8GB of RAM. The Honor smartphone’s inbuilt storage will be 128GB or 256GB, depending on the model. There is however no memory expansion slot in the phone.

The Honor View 20 features a dual-camera setup on the back with a 48-megapixel Sony IMX586 sensor with an f/1.8 aperture and a secondary 3D Time of Flight (ToF) sensor. There is a 25-megapixel front camera as well on the phone with f/2.0 aperture and fixed focus support.

]]>https://www.besthostzone.com/mobile/honor-view-20-india-pre-bookings-open-with-free-honor-sport-earphones-on-offer/feed/0Knives Out Made More Money Than Fortnite and PUBG Mobile in 2018https://www.besthostzone.com/games/knives-out-made-more-money-than-fortnite-and-pubg-mobile-in-2018/
https://www.besthostzone.com/games/knives-out-made-more-money-than-fortnite-and-pubg-mobile-in-2018/#respondSat, 12 Jan 2019 12:06:03 +0000http://www.besthostzone.com/?p=2347Knives Out is a battle royale game much like Fortnite and PUBG Mobile. According to a report from analytics firm Sensor Tower, Knives Out has generated more revenue on Android and iOS than either Epic Games’ or Tencent’s offerings. The...

Knives Out is a battle royale game much like Fortnite and PUBG Mobile. According to a report from analytics firm Sensor Tower, Knives Out has generated more revenue on Android and iOS than either Epic Games’ or Tencent’s offerings. The report states that Knives Out creator NetEase has grossed $465 million worldwide versus Fortnite’s $455 million. In addition to this, it has eclipsed PUBG Mobile’s earnings too due to being able to monetise in China, something that PUBG Mobile is unable to do just yet due to local regulations. Oddly enough the report doesn’t include Android Fortnite earnings which are unknown at the moment, just iOS.

A majority of Knives Out’s earnings come from Japan, almost 80 percent according to Sensor Tower estimates.

“Nearly 80 percent of Knives Out’s revenue last year came from Japan, where players spent an estimated $370 in the game across the App Store and Google Play,” the post from Sensor Tower’s founder Oliver Yeh reads. “To put this into perspective within the genre, this figure is more than 11 times greater than what the country’s mobile gamers spent in PUBG Mobile on both platforms during 2018. It’s so surprise, given this, that NetEase updated the game with a new Tokyo map in November—and its revenue has only been increasing since.”

Based on the data the firm has, iOS players account for only 18 percent of Knives Out’s revenue, with a majority of the spending on Android. Considering Knives Out is able to accept in-app payments in China, this gives it a major advantage over PUBG Mobile. With iOS revenue on Knives Out amounting to $81 million, it’s far from a small audience.

And while Knives Out’s success can be attributed to markets like Japan and China, which Sensor Tower claims is its second largest market, the report doesn’t exactly paint a complete picture of the battle royale space on mobile. Reason being, Epic Games’ earnings on Android are unknown at this juncture with the aforementioned $455 million figure being iOS revenue alone. Plus, given Fortnite’s cross-platform nature, we don’t know if players are making in-app purchases on one platform, say PC or console, but spending a majority of their in-game time on another like mobile or vice-versa.

]]>https://www.besthostzone.com/games/knives-out-made-more-money-than-fortnite-and-pubg-mobile-in-2018/feed/0Foxconn December Revenue Dips, First Time in 10 Monthshttps://www.besthostzone.com/news-updates/foxconn-december-revenue-dips-first-time-in-10-months/
https://www.besthostzone.com/news-updates/foxconn-december-revenue-dips-first-time-in-10-months/#respondSat, 12 Jan 2019 12:05:26 +0000http://www.besthostzone.com/?p=2346Taiwan’s Foxconn, a key Apple supplier, reported a 8 percent fall in its December revenue on Thursday, dampening its performance in 2018 amid tepid demand for electronics. Foxconn, formally known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co, said in a stock exchange...

The revenue performance for December compared to consolidated revenue of TWD 675.1 billion in December last year, which then represented a 50 percent year-on-year rise.

“The main reason is that the fall for consumer category products was rather big,” a company representative told reporters, explaining the reason for December’s revenue dip.

Foxconn said 2018 sales increased 12.5 percent compared to 2017.

Warning signs about the health of the electronics sector have lingered in recent weeks, with Apple cutting its first-quarter revenue forecast and attributing its iPhone revenue shortfall primarily to Greater China.

On Wednesday, the Nikkei Asian Review reported Apple had reduced planned production for its three new iPhone models by about 10 percent for the January-March quarter.

Foxconn’s chairman Terry Gou said last year the spat between China and the United States was the biggest challenge the company was facing.

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched Rs. 1,312 recharge to offer its prepaid subscribers with a year-long validity along with unlimited voice calls and 5GB data benefits. The new recharge option is currently available in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana circles. It also includes 1,000 SMS messages for the entire 365-day validity. The Rs. 1,312 BSNL recharge sits alongside the Rs. 1,699 and Rs. 2,099 recharge options from the state-owned telco that both come with a validity of 365 days. BSNL is apparently aiming to counter Reliance Jio by offering its year-long recharge options.

As per the listings on BSNL’s Andhra Pradesh and Telangana websites, the Rs. 1,312 recharge brings 5GB of data and 1,000 SMS messages for as many as 365 days. The new recharge option also brings unlimited local/ STD/ roaming voice calls to any network (except Mumbai and New Delhi) for the entire validity period. Further, BSNL has offered PRBT (Personalised Ring Back Tone).

The official listing on the Telangana site of BSNL confirms that subscribers opting for the Rs. 1,312 recharge are not allowed to avail the benefits of full talk through top-ups of the denomination of Rs. 500, Rs. 1,100, Rs. 1,500, Rs. 2,000, Rs. 2,200, Rs. 2,500, and Rs. 3,000. However, all other tariffs are as per the traditional per-second recharge options. Migration has also been allowed from an existing plan to the Rs. 1,312 recharge.

The Rs. 1,312 recharge is available as a promotional offer in Telangana until April 6, as mentioned on the official site. It is, however, unclear for how long the new option is valid in Andhra Pradesh.

Last year, BSNL launched the ‘Bumper Offer’ with Rs. 1,699 and Rs. 2,099 recharge to offer as much as 2GB and 4GB data per day, respectively. Both recharge options come with a validity of 365 days. The offer was extended until January back in last November.

BSNL is competing against Reliance Jio with its year-long recharge options. Jio notably has its Rs. 1,699 recharge that offers 1.5GB data per day, unlimited voice calls, and 100 SMS messages per day for 365 days.

The Rs. 1,312 recharge was first spotted by the unofficial AP BSNL | Telangana blog.

]]>https://www.besthostzone.com/mobile-operator/jio-effect-bsnl-launches-rs-1312-recharge-with-5gb-data-unlimited-voice-calls-for-365-days/feed/0Redmi by Xiaomi Logo Unveiled, Redmi Note 7 Video Posted Hours Before Launchhttps://www.besthostzone.com/mobile/redmi-by-xiaomi-logo-unveiled-redmi-note-7-video-posted-hours-before-launch/
https://www.besthostzone.com/mobile/redmi-by-xiaomi-logo-unveiled-redmi-note-7-video-posted-hours-before-launch/#respondFri, 11 Jan 2019 10:54:31 +0000http://www.besthostzone.com/?p=2340Xiaomi has unveiled the new logo of ‘Redmi by Xiaomi’ just hours ahead of the launch, and a new video featuring Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has also been posted online, giving us a full look at the upcoming Redmi Note...

Xiaomi has unveiled the new logo of ‘Redmi by Xiaomi’ just hours ahead of the launch, and a new video featuring Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has also been posted online, giving us a full look at the upcoming Redmi Note 7 smartphone. A photo posted by Jun shows the logo and the back of the phone, and even Xiaomi President Lin Bin shared the logo image on his social page. There’s also a video leaked online that shows Lei Jun boasting of the smartphone’s durability and giving a sly hint about its waterproofing capabilities. The video touts the phone ice to be called the Redmi Note 7, and it shows the phone from the front and back.

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun and President Lin Bin both have shared the official logo of the new sub-brand ‘Redmi by Xiaomi’ on their respective Weibo pages. The new Redmi logo is rather minimalistic, with white coloured letters behind a colourful background, and the words ‘Redmi by Xiaomi’ clearly visible. The background is different in the two logos shared by Jun and Bin. Bin’s version has a gradient pink and purple finish, while Jun’s photo shows a blue gradient background, matching the phone in the frame. The phone is seen sporting a dual rear camera setup stacked vertically, a rear fingerprint sensor, and a ‘Redmi by Xiaomi’ logo at the bottom end.

There’s a video that the Redmi Weibo page posted, just hours before the launch, and it shows Jun talking about the phone. Jun says that the device is being internally called ‘King Kong’, and a sly joke about its water resistance capabilities is made. This hints that the upcoming Redmi Note 7 phone will be water resistant, a feature that Xiaomi fans have been asking for since a while now. The video shows the device from the front and back, and while the back is identical to the photo shared by Jun, the front is seen sporting a waterdrop-shaped notch, matching the TENAA listing spotted earlier.

All of the recent leaks point towards the launch of the Redmi Note 7 device today. However, the company is expected to launch more than one Redmi device at the China event, and even the Redmi 7 is expected to be unveiled. The Redmi Note 7 was spotted on GeekBench earlier, and it is tipped to come with Android Pie, 6GB RAM, and Snapdragon 660 SoC. It is expected to arrive in Blue, Black, and Pink colour options as well. The event is scheduled to start at 2pm local time (11.30am IST).